Prairie Program
Learn how to incorporate prairie plants
into your perennial garden on Thursday, September 15, at 5:30 pm.
Volunteers will discuss the many benefits on native prairie plants
including pollinator benefits of these plants.
Composting Summer and Fall Yard Waste
Composting is an easy way to turn yard waste into a useful soil
amendment. Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener
volunteers on Thursday, October 6 at 5:30 pm to learn ways to turn
leaves into “black gold.”
Presentations will last approximately 30 minutes followed by a
question and answer session.
Master Gardeners are volunteers of the University of Illinois
Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit. The demonstration will be in
the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens located on the Illinois
State Fairgrounds in front of Building #30, Springfield. Program is
free and open to the public. Questions call (217) 782-4617.
[Sandra L. Duncheon
Office Support Assistant
University of Illinois Extension]
